tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression
led 4f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led 1f, tracked leader after, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced
Developer has proven to be expensive to follow but looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to finally open his account and the Terry Mills-trained gelding is given one last chance with Radiator Rooney and Grecianette rated the main dangers. Irish raider Radiator Rooney has shown enough in three starts on the three different all-weather venues this winter to suggest that he is entitled to be thereabouts again and he should not be far away. Hardy Norseman disappointed at Wolverhampton over six furlongs last time and may do better back over the minimum trip here today. Phinerine is capable but inconsistent, while Native Tiptoes is entitled to improve for his recent reappearance. Grecianette is less exposed than most of these and has to be respected but Developer has the best claims on form and is taken to finally open his account.
Developer (IRE) 2-1fav (8-11) Chased leader, ridden to hold every chance 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Came Back (8-11) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol.
Hardy Norseman (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, hung left and one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 7l behind Grenane (9-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Phinerine 8-1 (8-12) Led early, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Reveur (8-7) at W'hampton 7f nov stk (5) pol in Dec.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders over 4f, 10th of 12, 15l behind Cummiskey (9-8) at Southwell 6f stk (2) std.
Sir Mikeale 40-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 9th of 11, 9l behind Sands Crooner (8-8) at W'hampton 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Grecianette (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Towards rear, veered right 2f out, soon no chance, 9th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Dingaan (9-4) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Mon Petite Amour 66-1 (8-6) Started slowly, towards rear when bumped soon after start, always outpaced in rear, last of 12, 11l behind Brunelleschi (9-0) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Native Tiptoes 25-1 (8-6) Keen hold in touch, hampered over 4f out, no headway final 2f, 8th of 12, 12l behind Kingsgate Prince (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jan.